Clerk Aide - Critical Care Step Down Unit

Clerk Aide

Individuals appointed to the position are capable of performing the function of either a unit secretary or patient care assistant and are, therefore, responsible for both the clerical and patient care duties within a nursing unit. For any assigned shift, a Clerk Aide may carry out the responsibilities of one, the other or both job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support is required upon conclusion of Critical Care orientation.
• Recent clinical experience in an acute care setting is desirable.
• Must possess basic typing ability.
• Familiarity with computer systems required.

Typical

Working Conditions:

• Some exposure to communicable diseases or toxic substances, ionizing radiation, therapeutic preparations and other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts, carries and pushes items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful condition or working irregular hours.

Salary: $/ hour plus shift differentials: 3-11pm: $1.80 11p-7a $1.90 Weekend: $0.75